Male and female plumage similar except males have more extensive red on the crown of their head. Solid black back with a white rump. Large white patches in wings visible in flight. Unique facial pattern with a creamy white/yellowish color around the base of the beak and down onto the throat.

Male and female plumage similar except males have more extensive red on the crown of their head. Solid black back with a white rump. Large white patches in wings visible in flight. Unique facial pattern with a creamy white/yellowish color around the base of the beak and down onto the throat.

Common in proper habitat

A bark-gleaner. Unlike most other woodpecker species which are typically seen singularly or as a pair, it is not uncommon to see small groups of Acorn Woodpeckers together, especially in family groups.

Insects, seeds, nuts, fruit, suet, hummingbird water

Other woodpecker species found in the Central Highland's area such as Hairy, Ladder-backed, Red-naped Sapsucker, Northern Flicker

White Spar Campground, Thumb Butte trailhead parking lot, anywhere in the Bradshaw National Forest, Goldwater Lake, Lynx Lake.